Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning mix
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 Asparagus stalks, ends trimmed
- 1 oz Sun-dried Tomatoes, chopped
- 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken breasts on a clean chopping board and sprinkle them with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully cut each chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with 3 asparagus sprigs, some sun-dried tomatoes, and a slice of Mozzarella cheese. Secure the pocket with a toothpick.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the stuffed chicken breasts to the skillet and sear them until they are nicely golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until it is cooked through and is no longer pink in the center.
- Remove the toothpicks from the chicken breasts before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast!
Note: You can customize this recipe by substituting the type of cheese or using different vegetables of your choice.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 33g
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 328mg
- Potassium: 800mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 895IU
- Vitamin C: 6.8mg
- Calcium: 168mg
- Iron: 2.3mg
Enjoy your Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast with your favorite side dishes